Dr. John Gottman studied couples for over thirty years and discovered the four communication qualities that could predict a couple will break up—with over 90% accuracy. Called "The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse," these predictors have also been linked to physical illness and disease. »3/15/13 8:00am 3/15/13 8:00am

It's surprising just how fast time goes by. One day you're crazy, madly, can't-get-the-other-person-you-just-met-out-of-your-head in love and the next you've been with with your significant other for so long it's hard to remember life before him or her. Some relationships blossom and deepen with age, others fizzle.… »9/15/11 8:00am 9/15/11 8:00am

You're standing around the water cooler chatting with your co-workers, and someone makes a racist (sexist, homophobic, or otherwise stereotype-based) joke. What do you do? Call him or her out on it and risk your work relationship? Don't say a thing (and imply that it's ok)? Over at the Brazen Careerist blog, race and…
»10/05/08 6:00pm 10/05/08 6:00pm

The power of persuasion can get you far in this world, even if you're not in sales, and a few simple communication techniques can go a long way to get someone to agree with you. Tutorial site wikiHow runs down "subconscious" actions for persuading others, like framing, mirroring, timing, or even touching the person…
»9/28/08 5:00pm 9/28/08 5:00pm

Click to viewA whole lot more than just words passes between people who are talking, so a few simple conversational skills can help you recognize what's really being said and help you lead the discussion your way. Learn how to read body language and facial expressions, de-code euphemisms, ask sensitive questions,… »8/06/08 9:00am 8/06/08 9:00am

Next time you're trying to make a convincing argument, close a sale, win a debate, or simply get someone else to do something you want them to, check out blogger Scott H. Young's four insights into what makes people tick. While these are pretty oversimplified to explain all human behavior, they're all still true in… »10/05/07 10:00am 10/05/07 10:00am

When the Pointy-Haired Boss says you're "not on the same page," what does he really mean? A section of career advice columnist Penelope Trunk's new book, Brazen Careerist, offers a crash course in translating officespeak. »6/05/07 10:44am 6/05/07 10:44am

The Email Overloaded blog has a simple "people hack" that will help you get back email responses you're waiting for. When David promises he'll get something back to you on Monday via email: »3/01/07 9:30pm 3/01/07 9:30pm